TY - JOUR T1 - Cervical inlet patch: new insights into diagnosis and endoscopic therapy JF - Frontline Gastroenterology JO - Frontline Gastroenterol DO - 10.1136/flgastro-2017-100855 SP - flgastro-2017-100855 AU - Radu Rusu AU - Sauid Ishaq AU - Terry Wong AU - Jason M Dunn Y1 - 2017/11/09 UR - http://fg.bmj.com/content/early/2017/11/09/flgastro-2017-100855.abstract N2 - The cervical inlet patch is an island of heterotopic gastric mucosa, most commonly found in the proximal oesophagus. Its importance as a cause of throat symptoms has been recognised, particularly chronic globus sensation. This has led to a change in the Rome IV criteria for globus management, with emphasis on ruling out the condition. Proton pump inhibitors are often ineffective in resolving symptoms. Endoscopic studies on the use of ablative techniques, most recently radiofrequency ablation (RFA), have shown promise in reversing the CIP to mormal squamous mucosa, with subsequent symtpomatic resolution.The aim of this review is to update on the investigation and management of the CIP. ER -